Democratic challenger Adam Gray flips California’s 13th Congressional District in nation’s final House race
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Democratic challenger Adam Gray flips California’s 13th Congressional District in nation’s final House race

Democrat Adam Gray has won California’s 13th Congressional District race, defeating incumbent Republican Rep. John Duarte, according to The Associated Press. California’s 13th Congressional District was the last seat to be called, with the district being one of the most competitive races in the Golden State. Republicans maintained the majority with 220,…

‘A seismic shift’: How US President Joe Biden altered perceptions of age | Joe Biden News

‘A seismic shift’: How US President Joe Biden altered perceptions of age | Joe Biden News

Rumblings about Biden’s age began well before he was elected in 2020. When Biden, a former vice president, started to mull his candidacy for the White House, critics pointed out that he would be 86 years old if he completed two full terms in office. “The issue won’t necessarily be…

Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election? | Elections News

Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election? | Elections News

An independent candidate who until two years ago was part of Romania’s main far-right party has emerged as the surprising winner of the first round of the Eastern European nation’s presidential election on Sunday. Calin Georgescu will now head into a run-off against the second-placed candidate in the election. But…

Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election | Elections News

Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election | Elections News

Yamandu Orsi, the candidate for the left-wing Broad Front coalition, is projected to emerge victorious in Uruguay’s run-off election for the presidency. He bested Alvaro Delgado of the ruling National Party to win the tightly fought race, though public opinion polls showed the two candidates in a dead heat in…

Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote | Elections News

Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote | Elections News

NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off vote next month. A hard-right populist known for his opposition to the European Union and NATO has surged into the lead in Romania’s presidential election in a shock result that throws the country’s pro-Western outlook…

In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’ | Elections News

In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’ | Elections News

Political violence marred Mexico’s elections this year. And in Venezuela’s presidential race, protests accompanied a contested result and widespread allegations of electoral fraud. But in Uruguay on Sunday, a much more muted presidential election unfolded. Located on the southern Atlantic coast, north of Argentina, Uruguay was one of several Latin…

Far right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election | Elections News

Far right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election | Elections News

Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on to a run-off on December 8. The first round of presidential elections has begun in Romania, with voters choosing a replacement for the outgoing President Klaus Iohannis. Romanians are choosing between 13 candidates on Sunday,…

Uruguay runoff election: Voters to choose between leftist, rightwing bloc | Elections News

Uruguay runoff election: Voters to choose between leftist, rightwing bloc | Elections News

Leftist alliance of celebrated former President Jose Mujica hoping to come back to power after five years of right-wing government. Voting is under way in Uruguay’s presidential run-off election with the leftist alliance of celebrated former President Jose “Pepe” Mujica hoping to come back to power after five years of…

Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress | Donald Trump News

Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress | Donald Trump News

United States President-elect Donald Trump is encouraging a Florida legislator who celebrated the killing of an American citizen by the Israeli military to run for Congress. Trump said in a social media post on Sunday that if State Senator Randy Fine decides to seek a congressional seat in Florida, the…

US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect | Nicolas Maduro News

US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect | Nicolas Maduro News

US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government’s claims of victory in contested July election. The United States has recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s rightful president-elect, following a July election in which President Nicolas Maduro was accused by his domestic opponents of falsely claiming victory….